Job Description
Contribute as part of a team to provide a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 0-8 years and their families. Work in accordance with the principles of the national care standards for early education and childcare and abide by the Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.
Requirements
The duties involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will need to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member or have an existing record update before a formal offer of employment is made by East Ayrshire Council.
PVG records are continuously updated. Any relevant information disclosed will be discussed with the applicant prior to employment.
Responsibilities
We adhere to national guidance on pre-employment checks, including Safer Recruitment. During your application, you should provide at least two relevant references, one from your current or most recent employer, from an appropriate senior manager, not a peer at the same level.
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The Individual
This is a temporary, part-time, term-time position based at Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre, Barony Campus, Cumnock.
The position is temporary until 24 December 2025.
The hours are 17.5 per week, scheduled as per the line manager’s instructions.
The full-time salary ranges from £31,377 to £33,579 per annum; the part-time, term-time salary ranges from £13,455 to £14,400 per annum.
For more information, contact Claire Jones at claire.jones@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.
East Ayrshire Council values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all community members, including Black and Minority Ethnic groups, disabled individuals, and LGBT communities. We also encourage women to apply for managerial and underrepresented roles. The council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.
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